KansasWorks Independence

10/16/2026

Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in quality workmanship? RK Steel Inc is looking for a Painter to help prepare, paint, and finish steel components in a production environment!

🔧 What You'll Do:
- Prepare steel surfaces for painting
- Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings
- Inspect finished products for quality
- Maintain painting equipment and a clean, safe workspace

✅ What You'll Need:
- Industrial or commercial painting experience preferred
- Ability to operate painting equipment and safely operate a forklift
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

📋 Good to Know: Hands-on training is available. A pre-employment physical and drug screening are required.

Interested in putting your skills to work? Explore this opportunity with RK Steel Inc. by visiting their website 👉 www.rksteelinc.com/jobs

10/14/2026

Looking for a new job but struggling to fit the search into a busy workweek? The KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair makes it easier to explore your options on your own schedule!

Register at bit.ly/KS-OCT-2026-JF, then log in anytime October 23–25 to explore quality job opportunities across Kansas! 💼

The success of your job search shouldn’t depend on finding childcare, filling your gas tank or rearranging your schedule. Our Virtual Statewide Weekend Job Fair brings top Kansas employers and their latest openings right to your fingertips. Log on anytime between October 23 and 25 to explore quality job opportunities on your own schedule, right from your living room! Free registration is now open at bit.ly/KS-OCT-2026-JF

09/25/2026

Happy National Workforce Development Month! 🚀✨

09/18/2026

📚 Celebrating Adult Education & Family Literacy Week!

We’re proud to partner with Adult Education providers in our communities to help connect learners with career services, training, and opportunities for their next steps.

Thank you to our incredible Adult Education partners for all you do! 🤝

📚 Celebrating Adult Education & Family Literacy Week!

Every September, Adult Education & Family Literacy Week shines a light on the importance of learning at every stage of life - and the educators and community partners who help make those opportunities possible.

Adult Education is about so much more than earning a credential or strengthening a skill. It can help adults build literacy and numeracy skills, develop digital confidence, prepare for further education or training, and take meaningful steps toward their career goals.

That makes Adult Education an important part of Workforce Development. When people have access to the education and foundational skills they need to move forward, they are better positioned to pursue training, enter the workforce, advance in their careers, and contribute to the strength of their communities.

At Kansas WorkforceONE, we are incredibly grateful for our Adult Education Center partners across our 96-county service area. Your dedication, expertise, encouragement, and commitment to helping Kansans learn and grow make a lasting difference - and we are proud to work alongside you to connect education with opportunity. ❤️

Thank you for everything you do to help Kansans build brighter futures, one learner at a time!

09/17/2026

Thrive Therapy of KS is hosting Open Interviews here at the KANSASWORKS Independence Workforce Center - Walk-in's are welcome!

They are interviewing for:
⭐ Life Skills Coach F/T (Coffeyville) - $23-$25/hour - Depending on Qualifications
⭐ Case Manager F/T (Independence) - $27-$31/hour - Depending on Qualifications

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 9am to 12pm
📍 KANSASWORKS Independence | 2615 W Main St, Independence, KS

Are you dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others? Stop by on September 24 or visit Thrive Therapy of Kansas online to learn more and apply!

🌐 https://thrivetherapyofks.com/

09/14/2026

The KANSASWORKS September Virtual Statewide Job Fair is coming up on Thursday, September 24!

From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, explore job openings with Kansas businesses and connect directly with hiring managers through the platform’s live chat feature.

💻 Registration is open now and costs nothing to attend!

👉 Sign up: bit.ly/KS-SEP-2026-JF

Your next opportunity could be just a click away!

Our next Virtual Statewide Job Fair is right around the corner! Pop in anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 24 to browse quality openings with top Kansas employers. Have questions about a position? Utilize the platform's live chat function to visit directly with hiring managers! Free sign-up is open now at bit.ly/KS-SEP-2026-JF

09/10/2026

📣 Please note that our KANSASWORKS Independence Workforce Center will be closed on Wednesday, September 16!

We will return to business as usual on Thursday, September 17 - we thank you for your understanding!

08/27/2026

Our KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

We’ll resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you to the hardworking Kansans who keep our communities moving forward! 💙

08/17/2026

When young people have the opportunity to step into a real workplace, learn alongside others, and see their skills take shape, they’re building more than experience - they’re building confidence, connections, and a foundation for what comes next!

We’re grateful to the partnerships that make these opportunities possible and to everyone helping Kansas’ next generation build their future. 🏗️